Thermal comfort for the Indonesian workers in Jakarta.

Author(s) : KARYONO T. H.

Type of article: Article

Summary

Presents a research study which attempts to establish the neutral temperature and comfort range for workers engaged in light office work in Jakarta, Indonesia. Some 596 office workers in seven multi-storey office buildings in Jakarta participated in the study. Finds that adopting the current ASHRAE standard for Jakarta would create cool discomfort and waste energy. Calls for a greater understanding of the true comfort range.

Details

  • Original title: Thermal comfort for the Indonesian workers in Jakarta.
  • Record ID : 1997-1059
  • Languages: English
  • Source: Build. Res. Inf. - vol. 23 - n. 6
  • Publication date: 1995/11

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